SHOCKER: Roger Ailes movie (the one w/ the all-star cast) dropped by Annapurna days before production https://t.co/qEvNfQr3hV via @thr
— Tatiana Siegel (@TatianaSiegel27) October 9, 2018
The Fox News movie with the ironic working title Fair and Balanced was dropped by Annapurna today, days before production began. Various sources cite budgetary issues (Some say over, some say under, it looks to be around 35m$). Focus, Amblin, and Participant Media are in the mix to purchase the project.
But that's not the only thing the studio dropped today
Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Hustlers’ Also Departing Annapurna In Addition To Roger Ailes Project https://t.co/lrfyTP7J2wpic.twitter.com/U0YKZp5hZw
— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) October 9, 2018
J Lo's Hustlers, about strip club employees who turn the tables on Wall Street clients, was dropped by Annapurna and purchased by STX, which also owns Lopez's upcoming movie Second Act. Constance Wu's involvement was announced today, and is mentioned at the source.
Chelsea Barnard Out as Annapurna President of Film (EXCLUSIVE) https://t.co/e5MSvVbEJl
— Variety (@Variety) October 9, 2018
Barnard was the person sheparding both films. Megan Ellison will take control and stabilize the slate.
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AP dropping everything but that Destroyer trailer.
